Sunday, August 22, 2010

Sun Protection Zone goes to Canada's Wonderland + {giveaway}

The fabric is flexible and comfortable, it dries quickly and holds up to chlorine and salt water.

Sun Protection Zone is practically sunscreen that you can't wash off!

In Ontario, our equivalent to parks like Cedar Point in the US, is Canada's Wonderland. This weekend was my husbands annual company picnic held at Canada's Wonderland. And, what better chance to conduct a product review (and test in real life) than putting our Sun Protection Zone Short Sleeve Rash Guard on a seven year old boy while running around an amusement park for several hours.

I asked Matthew to put the rash guard shirt on when we were getting ready to leave for the day on our Wonderland trip. I had previously explained to him the benefits of wearing the shirt, but being seven I expected resistance. To my surprise he put it on without argument and even told me that it was like sunscreen. I asked him if he liked it and he did. He told me he didn't overheat while wearing the rash guard and it felt comfortable.

The day of our Wonderland trip was a mixed-bag weather wise. It was any where from overcast, to a mix of sun and cloud, to even a downpour. We all know that even with cloudy skies that it is possible to get a sunburn. Knowing he was covered by Sun Protection Zone I didn't have to worry about digging out sunscreen to keep reapplying as the day wore on, especially after rain or playing at the water park.

A great feature of the rash guard is how fast it dried. After being caught in the rain and after a romp at the water park, we found it to dry quickly.

Sun Protection Zone has a great array of products to keep the whole family covered. From ThermoSkinz, to Shorts, and Hats...they really are all about keeping precious skin covered and safe from the sun. I know first hand the effects of the sun and the damage it can cause. My father in law has to constantly have cancerous spots removed from the side of his face. So, it is important to be careful with my children now to help prevent trouble later in life.

Thank you to Skin Protection Zone for keeping my son safely covered, and letting us enjoy a care-free day!

~ Giveaway ~

A lucky Country Mouse, City Mouse follower will be the winner of their own girls or boys rash guard!

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This giveaway is open to Canada and USAThis giveaway will run from August 22 - September 19, 2010Please ensure your email is visibleWinner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respondThis blog bares no responsibility for the delivery of this prize

GOOD LUCK!

Disclaimer: I was sent a sample for our review. Opinions expressed are mine, yours may differ. Use your judgment when making a purchase.

I love these typse of shirts. When my Little One was smaller, we had a full body one (he looked like a scuba diver) and he never got sunburn. They are a godsend! Now if only I didn't look like a sausage about to burst its casing in one!

Shirts similar to that are very popular in SA especially amongst smaller children! Our harsh summer sun does so much damageto our skins. Sun block is essential for EVERYONE, but shirts like this are fabulous!